James Bond, Fall Foliage & a Very Adirondack October

The In Good Taste Newsletter

October 15, 2026

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Historic Crown Point on Lake Champlain.

Greetings.

October is putting on quite a show in the Adirondacks. While the High Peaks are beginning to trade their brilliant foliage for bare branches, color still holds on in other corners of the Park. Crown Point, overlooking Lake Champlain, is making a particularly convincing case for heading east.

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This week, we're following the changing leaves in our latest fall foliage report, heading to North Creek for a taste of Timber & Thyme, and rolling out the red carpet for the Lake Placid Film Festival.

ADK Talks revisits a surprising bit of Adirondack literature: James Bond's connection to Lake George. Yes, that James Bond. Apparently, even 007 couldn't resist the Adirondacks.

And if you're wondering what to do this weekend, our curated events guide has plenty of ideas. Fall festivals, seasonal celebrations and a few reasons to put down the rake or get out of the house.

The leaves won't wait forever. Fortunately, there's plenty to enjoy long after they've fallen.

See you out there,

Jane

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I LOVE NY fall foliage map for October 14, 2026, showing widespread peak and past-peak foliage across the Adirondacks and New York State.

Peak Foliage Is Moving South

The High Peaks are past peak, but the fall show isn't over! Queensbury and Crown Point are reporting peak color, while Lake George is still less than halfway through its transition. See where the autumn colors are now.

See this week’s foliage report.

Stuffed pork chop at Timber and Thyme in North Creek.

Timber & Thyme Brings a Fresh Appetite to North Creek’s Ski Bowl

North Creek’s Ski Bowl has a reason to visit with an appetite: Timber and Thyme. Think Parmesan truffle fries, a Big Bear Philly, and Southern fried chicken—with the slopes as the backdrop.

Come for the view. Stay for the fries.

Vespa/scooter on Route 9 in the Adirondacks.

James Bond. Route 9. A Motor Scooter?

Ian Fleming's The Spy Who Loved Me takes an unexpected turn through the Adirondacks. Bond scholar Frieda Toth followed the trail—and uncovered a few surprises. Listen to the new ADK Talks episode. Your mission, should you choose to accept it…

Listen to ADK Talks.

When Quilting Becomes Fine Art

Quilting is having a moment in Old Forge. Quilts Unlimited brings exceptional quilts, contemporary fiber art, wearable art and generations of craftsmanship together at View Arts Center this fall.

See what’s unfolding.

Fall Isn't Finished: Another Adirondack Weekend Worth Getting Out For

The foliage may be winding down in some corners of the Adirondacks, but the fall festivities certainly aren't. This weekend brings harvest celebrations in Saranac Lake, classic cars and family fun in Schroon Lake, and mountain adventures in Queensbury—plus more reasons to enjoy October before Halloween takes over.

Fall still has a few tricks up its sleeve.

Beyond the Scenery: Why Lake Placid’s Film Festival Matters

Lake Placid’s next great scene unfolds indoors. As the film festival returns November 5–8, discover how a blizzard, a hometown critic, and an eager audience helped build an Adirondack cinema tradition.

See the bigger picture.

Long-sleeved t-shirt featuring a kayaker on an Adirondack Lake with "I'd Paddle That" written on in it.

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Photo of Crown Point courtesy ROOST.

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